Audio Production/Digital Content/Social Media Intern
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
WPSU, Penn State’s PBS and NPR public media station serving Central PA, is seeking a highly motivated intern to contribute to audio production, social media and presentation of audience data. Our broadcast and digital media teams are focused on producing, distributing and promoting informative, educational, and enriching media to Central and Northern Pennsylvania.
The intern will work with both teams on items essential to the growth of our service to the community.
Tasks may include, but are not limited to:
- Organizing audio recording sessions and assisting in audio production
- Participating in the distribution of audio and video media across internal and external channels
- Developing content for social media appropriate to WPSU’s news stories, along with other content appropriate to WPSU’s mission
- Writing assignments including scripts for broadcast media, internal presentations, etc.
- Gathering and analyzing social media and digital media audience statistics
- Assist with search engine optimization for WPSU’s digital content
Knowledge of and special interest in public media is preferred. Past experience working professionally with social media, audio production, news, or digital media development and distribution is a plus and an emphasis on undergraduate work in Media Studies; Mass Communications; Strategic Communications is desired.
The successful candidate must possess strong verbal and written communication skills, research skills, and the ability to work independently to complete assigned tasks within identified timeframes. The successful candidate must also be comfortable learning and utilizing technology, audio recording and editing tools, and data analysis tools. This position is available for up to 10 hours per week at $15 per hour from April through mid-August 2025.
The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing
diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual
uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity
initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and
nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core
strength and an essential element of our public service mission.
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Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
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Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
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